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Theory of Change Builder — Precise Development

Build Your Theory of Change

Answer five questions about your organisation and we'll generate a high-level Theory of Change — showing your impact pathway, contextual landscape, and where social value is likely to be strongest.

Step 1 of 5

Sector & Community

Tell us about the context your work operates in.

Select your primary sector

Community or geography

Step 2 of 5

The Problem

Describe the social problem you are working to address, and your investment in doing so.

What social problem are you trying to solve?

Who experiences this problem most?

Annual investment or programme budget (ZAR)

Step 3 of 5

Your Stakeholders

Who is involved in or affected by your work? Type and press Enter to add.

Current partners & stakeholders

e.g. NGO partners, government departments, community leaders, funders

Stakeholders you want to engage

e.g. private sector, media, academic institutions, policy makers

Step 4 of 5

The Change You Want to See

What outcomes are you working toward? List up to 5. Be specific about who changes and how.

Desired outcomes

A focused Theory of Change typically has 3–5 outcomes. If you have more, consider which are truly intermediate outcomes versus activities (what you do) or ultimate impacts (what society becomes). Quality over quantity strengthens your impact pathway.

Step 5 of 5

Almost there

Give your organisation a name so we can personalise your Theory of Change.

Organisation name

Your name (optional)

Optional — share your details if you’d like Samke to follow up with you about your Theory of Change.

Your email (optional)

I agree to be contacted by Precise Development in relation to my Theory of Change. My information will not be shared with third parties.

Theory of Change — High Level Framework

Impact Pathway

Contextual Landscape

Opportunities

Limitations to navigate

Where Social Value Is Likely Strongest

Based on your outcomes and sector context, here is where social return on investment is likely to be generated — and where further verification would be most valuable.

This is a starting point, not a finished framework.

A verified Theory of Change requires stakeholder engagement, evidence review, and structured facilitation. Book a 30-minute discovery call with Samke to talk through what a full process would look like for your organisation.

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This framework is generated from your inputs and a contextual library built on published South African development sector research. It is indicative, not verified. Precise Development accepts no liability for decisions made on the basis of this tool alone.

What We Offer

We work with organisations driving social impact in South Africa, supporting them to design better programmes, measure what matters, and communicate results with clarity and confidence.

Impact Measurement & Evaluation
Theory of Change development, Social Return on Investment studies, MEL framework design, and independent evaluations that capture what your work actually achieves.

Programme Design & Learning Strategy
Building programmes grounded in evidence, oriented toward outcomes, and designed to learn and adapt over time.

Impact Reporting & Strategic Communication
Translating results into compelling narratives for donors, boards, communities and the public.

Strategic Facilitation & Systems Strengthening
Designing and facilitating workshops, strategy sessions, and learning spaces that move teams from complexity to clarity.

Education Strategy & School Leadership Development
Supporting school leadership teams to articulate a clear vision, build an outcomes-based impact strategy, and understand their role as agents of social change.